Over 1,000 Protest AfD Event in Aachen, Calling for Democratic Values

Demonstrators organized peaceful marches and rallies against the far-right party's 'Citizen Dialogue' meeting at the Eurogress Congress Center.

Approximately 1,000 people gathered in Aachen to protest a 'Citizen Dialogue' event organized by the far-right AfD party at the Eurogress Congress Center.
The protests were led by the alliances 'Gegenhalten' and 'Wir sind Aachen,' with support from various organizations, associations, and unions.
Demonstrators emphasized a coordinated, peaceful, and democratic approach to oppose AfD's rhetoric and advocate for democratic values.
The event included a march through the city center and a speech by Aachen's nonpartisan mayor, Sibylle Keupen, at the opening rally on Theaterplatz.
While the protests remained peaceful, some demonstrators unfurled a banner from the roof of the venue, leading to potential legal consequences for trespassing.